Summary
The Co-op supermarket chain in the UK recently experienced a cyber attack that leaked customer and employee information. The hacking group, known as DragonForce, claimed the attack was more serious than what Co-op initially described, adding that it also attacked other businesses like M&S and Harrods.
Key Facts
- A hacking group named DragonForce claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on UK supermarket chain Co-op.
- DragonForce informed BBC they had stolen a large amount of customer and employee data.
- While Co-op acknowledged the breach, they initially stated that the attack had little impact on their operations.
- The hackers claimed to have information of 20 million Co-op members, but the company has not confirmed this figure.
- DragonForce also claimed responsibility for similar attacks on other businesses, such as M&S and Harrods.
- UK government minister Pat McFadden urged companies to prioritize cyber security in light of these events.
- Co-op employs roughly 70,000 people and operates over 2,500 supermarkets, 800 funeral homes, and an insurance business.
- Despite DragonForce trying to extort money from Co-op, the criminals did not reveal what they plan to do with the stolen data.
